# The Wars - defence nation through the ages of time > Historical strategy game of base destruction and progression through ages. (iPhone/iPad app by Dmitry Alaev.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-wars-defence-nation-through-the-ages-of-time/id319044149 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Dmitry Alaev](https://appshunter.io/developer/502956595) - Category: Games, Entertainment, Action, Strategy - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 3.90/5 from 100 App Store ratings · 235 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 12+ - Requires: iOS 7.0 · 11 MB - Languages: Russian, Vietnamese, American English, Arabic, Hungarian, Dutch, Greek, Danish, Hebrew, Indonesian and 21 more - Released: 2009-06-10 - Data updated: 2026-08-16 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-wars-defence-nation-through-the-ages-of-time/id319044149/reviews.md ## What is The Wars? Progress through the ages of time, beginning from the stone age all the way to the nuclear age in “The Wars”. The idea of the game is simple - destroy your enemy base. Think strategically and tactically decide the balance between both attack and defense to succeed. Remember that you cannot repair your base during battle. As you progress and kill all the enemies you will collect experience points, spend these to move onto the next of 5 available ages. Each age has its own unique units, defense levels and special weapons for when it gets heated! Try the medium and hard levels for more of a challenge to become a War master! ## Key features - Progress through historical ages - Destroy enemy bases - Strategic attack and defense balance - Unlock unique units and weapons - Experience point progression system ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Remove AD | $1.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of The Wars? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 🚀 Great game! - 🚀 Fun and easy to play - 🚀 Nostalgic and replayable - 👍 Nice difficulty options - 👍 No ads **Cons** - 🐛 Blatant ripoff of Age of War - 🐛 Too many ads - 🐛 Ads during gameplay - 🐛 Paid version still has ads - 🐛 Game doesn't save progress **Commonly reported bugs** - Crashes and freezes - Units stop moving in combat - Restore purchases not working **Most requested features** - More ages and eras - Multiplayer mode - Upgradable units and defenses - Faster gameplay option - High score leaderboard ## Recent user reviews (10 of 235) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-wars-defence-nation-through-the-ages-of-time/id319044149/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Great game! Very nostalgic! *2026-02-01* This game is over all quite nice. It is simple and fun enough for you to want to play again and again. The difficulties is a nice touch to make the game harder for a higher challenge. I used to play this on my mom’s phone when I was little. Really brings me back. Well made game, great replayable, and I never get adds. 6 stars of if could! :) ### 5/5 — 🤑🤑 *2025-06-17, version 3.0.3* best game ever made ### 5/5 — My childhood game *2024-04-17* Nice game ### 5/5 — Fun and easy *2023-11-16* Despite how easy to navigate thru it. It can be played on easy or really challenging! Love this game! ### 3/5 — 3 stars because it’s a blatant ripoff *2023-03-17* A super obvious age of war ripoff with a couple unique turrets really boring honestly animations are gross ### 5/5 — Wow great game! *2023-03-13* I know this game has been a game for some time now and if the developers somehow see my review I love this game, it’s like age of war but like pixel and a little different. These developers did really good making this game. ### 1/5 — Сброс игры *2022-12-23* При выходе рекламы, сбрасывается игра!! ### 1/5 — Ruined *2022-10-11* Used to love the game but too much ad and no more in game music ### 5/5 — Best game *2022-05-24* This was one of the best games. First time I got it was when I had the iPod touch 2. Wish they could update this ### 1/5 — 망겜 *2022-02-01* 광고 ㅈㄴ 나옴 지우셈 ㅅㄱ 냥코하러감 ## Frequently asked questions about The Wars ### What is The Wars about? The Wars is a strategy game where you guide your nation through different historical ages, from the Stone Age to the Nuclear Age. The core gameplay involves destroying the enemy's base by strategically balancing your offensive and defensive capabilities. ### How do I progress through the ages? You progress by earning experience points through successful battles and defeating enemies. These experience points can then be spent to advance to the next of the five available ages, each offering new units and challenges. ### Can I repair my base during a battle? No, you cannot repair your base once a battle has begun. This emphasizes the importance of pre-battle strategy and tactical decisions regarding defense. ### What kind of challenges does the game offer? The game offers increasing challenges as you progress through the ages, with each age featuring unique units, defense levels, and special weapons. For an even greater challenge, you can try the medium and hard difficulty levels. ### Is this game free to play? The game is free to download and play, but it does offer in-app purchases. These purchases may enhance your gameplay experience, though the core game can be enjoyed without them. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 3.0.3 — 2016-09-21 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. Minor bug fixes and improvements ### 3.0.2 — 2016-09-08 Minor bug fixes and improvements ### 3.0.1 — 2016-04-14 - Minor bugs fixed. ### 3.0.0 — 2015-12-01 - iOS 9 support added - iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus support added - minor bug fixes - new artwork ### 2.1.2 — 2010-12-03 - Upgrades for iOS 4 - Bugfixes and Tweaks ## Apps similar to The Wars | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Human Stacks](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/human-stacks/id1631411980) | — | Free | Games | | [Dystopia: Battle Arena](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dystopia-battle-arena/id1585942760) | 3.7 (3) | Free | Games | | [Robot Game: Robot Transform](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/robot-game-robot-transform/id6449662320) | 3.0 (4) | Free | Games | | [Gorilla Gangster City Crime 3D](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gorilla-gangster-city-crime-3d/id1634596120) | 4.0 (1,424) | Free | Games | | [Angmon.io](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/angmonio/id1591463940) | 5.0 (1) | Free | Games | | [Dude Fall Down - Crash Games](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dude-fall-down-crash-games/id1592469180) | — | Free | Games | ## More apps by Dmitry Alaev - [The Wars Lite](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-wars-lite/id328997248) - [EARTH 3D \| Ultra real planet](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earth-3d-ultra-real-planet/id550152297) - [PocketRadar: Weather Radar](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocketradar-weather-radar/id574399713) - [Blast Mania - Brick and Gem Shooter Game for Free](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blast-mania-brick-and-gem-shooter-game-for-free/id947367279) - [Eternity Wars. 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Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-16.*